Granada Public Transport - Buses, Metro, Trains, Flights, Taxis, Parking and Car Hire

Granada has good public transportation options, including urban and intercity buses, taxis, trains and convenient national and some international flights.


The most convenient way to travel around the city is by using the urban buses. A taxi ride to cross Granada from one end to the other typically costs only 15-20 euros.

The most economical means of reaching Granada from another city in Spain is by coach. The coach fare from Malaga starts at 13 €, while train tickets start from 37 euros (including service charge). Renting a car is a good option if you plan to travel within the province.

There are direct flights from Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, and other Spanish cities to Malaga. During the low season, it's possible to find flights from Paris for as little as 30 euros.


In each of the sections above, you can find all the information on public transport in Granada: maps of Malaga city buses, tickets and fares, travel cards, timetables, telephone numbers, as well as the best advice on deciding between your options.

What is the most commonly used means of public transport in Granada?

Most monuments and Important places are located in the historic center of Granada.

The most recommended and practical way is to walk. You can enjoy the views and discover corners and buildings along the way that may not appear in any tourist guide.

If you are unable to walk long distances or ascend hills to reach the upper neighborhoods, such as Albaicín or the Sacromonte, the best option is to use a bus, or alternatively, you can take a taxi.

The metro does not reach the historic center and does not cover most of Granada's tourist attractions.

How to use city buses?

There are several types of city buses: large and small minibuses designed for the narrow streets of Albaicín or Sacromonte.

On all these buses, you can use the same transportation card (Credibus) and make free transfers from one line to another for 60 minutes.

Line 4 is a bit peculiar, as it requires trip validation before boarding the bus at some stops.

Is taking a taxi expensive?

Taxis in Granada are affordable, especially if you share the trip with friends. It can cost just a couple of euros per person to travel from one monument to another.

How to get to nearby towns?

There are suburban buses that connect Granada with the towns of the province. The main stops for these buses are at the Palacio de Congresos, Puente Blanco, Triunfo and Fuente Nueva.

If you intend to reach the northern towns, you should go to the Triunfo or Fuente Nueva stops, depending on the destination.

For the towns in the south, the stops are at the Palacio de Congresos or Puente Blanco.

What is the best transportation option from Granada to other cities?

The most recommended option is to take long-distance buses to reach Malaga, Seville, Madrid, or other destinations. These buses depart from the Bus Station, located in the northern area of Granada.

It is also possible to arrive by train, although Granada has few rail connections.

Trains in Granada

Granada has rail connections with Almería, Seville, Malaga (passing through Antequera), Madrid and Barcelona. However, these are the only direct connections.

It is not possible to travel by train to other cities without making transfers.

Flights to Granada and the Airport

Granada has direct connections with Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, Mallorca, Melilla, Gran Canaria, Oviedo and Tenerife.

However, communication with other countries is limited, as there are only flights to Paris and London.

For more information, please see: 'Flights to Granada and the Granada Airport'.

What transportation should you use to go to the mountains or the beach?

You can reach the coastal towns, the Alpujarra or the beach by Alsa company buses, from the Granada Bus Station.

However, bus transportation can be inconvenient due to limited round-trip times between various towns.

Also, not all buses go to the smallest or best places for hiking.

If you want to explore the lesser-known areas of the Granada province, the best option in this case is to rent a car.

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